Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano
Piazza di Porta San Giovanni 6, 00185 Roma
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Useful information
- Website: : http://www.vatican.va
Description
San Giovanni in Laterano (St John Lateran), one of the city's four major basilicas, is the official seat of the Pope in his capacity as Bishop of Rome. Founded by Constantine, the basilica was totally rebuilt during the Baroque period and then again in the 18C. Galilei's façade leads into a rather cold and solemn interior in which the hallmark of Borromini and followers of Bernini can be seen. The Romanesque cloister with its use of Ancient Roman marble is one of Vassalletto's finest works. The Museo della Basilica houses the cathedral's treasure.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide51 m - Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Roma
- The Green Guide98 m - Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 6, 00184 Roma
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €533House164 m - Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 44, 00184 Rome
- From €40Sangiò Guest House175 m - 60 Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Rome
- From €43San Giovanni Rooms Roma183 m - Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 44, 00185 Rome
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Where to eatnearby
- Sampietrino - L'osteria di San GiovanniAround€20219 m - Via Domenico Fontana, 16, 00185 Roma
- Le Virtù in tavolaAround€30238 m - Via Domenico Fontana, 26, I-00185 Roma
- Spaccio PastaAround€25252 m - Via Emanuele Filiberto, 186, 00185 Roma
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